Congressman Glenn Grothman is leading the charge to recognize the historical and cultural significance of the Hmong New Year.
Grothman introduced a resolution doing just that and is being joined by a large group of bipartisan lawmakers.
Wisconsin has the third-highest Hmong population, including many in our local area.
The Hmong New Year is traditionally celebrated at the end of the rice harvest season in Laos and Southeast Asia in late November and early December.
In the United States, the Hmong New Year traditions have carried over, occurring from October through December, and have become significant celebrations for Hmong Americans and many others.
In a statement to Seehafer News, Grothman said, “The Hmong people will always be dear to my heart for the important role they played helping the United States fight communism in the Vietnam war. I am glad that both sides of the aisle have come together to recognize Hmong Americans’ significant role in our communities and their pursuit of the American Dream.”
